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  • Inside the Fight for COLAs in 2020

    A new study from the University of Massachusetts’s Gerontology Institute evaluated the gap that exists for retirees who live between poverty and having just enough income to cover their necessary expenses.  Retirees in several states face an uphill battle when…

  • Share Your Story: Helen

    Throughout the winter, NPPC will be sharing the stories of retired and current public employees, told in their own words. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDj4Pcr5_Hk”]

  • Three Ways You Can Protect Pensions During a Legislative Session

    Did you know that, as of today, almost half of the state legislatures across the country have already begun their legislative sessions?  Legislative sessions provide an opportunity for politicians to make decisions that affect their state’s public pension system –…

  • Share Your Story: Jim

    Throughout the winter, NPPC will be sharing the stories of retired and current public employees, told in their own words. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zou0st-Tvf4&feature=youtu.be”]

  • Share Your Story: Rodger

    Throughout the winter, NPPC will be sharing the stories of retired and current public employees, told in their own words. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVPY-PWQSrY”]

  • NPPC Team Shares 2019 Highlights and 2020 Goals

    As 2019 comes to an end, we at the National Public Pension Coalition (NPPC) wanted to take time to reflect on two things: what we were grateful for this year, and what goals we want to achieve in the fight…

  • Share Your Story: Jack

    Throughout the fall, NPPC will be sharing the stories of retired and current public employees, told in their own words. [youtube url=”https://youtu.be/lzEL4RRHmdY”]

  • How to Counter Pension Myths During the Holidays
    public pensions

    Holidays are one of the rare moments throughout the year when you can gather with loved ones. In between partaking in activities such as avoiding cold weather and doing last-minute shopping, you can also view this time as an opportunity…

  • Share Your Story: The Schicketanzes

    Throughout the fall, NPPC will be sharing the stories of retired and current public employees, told in their own words. [youtube url=”https://youtu.be/e7XxHCaN4Zg”]

  • Why a COLA Matters in Oklahoma
    oklahoma

    On November 15, 2019, the Oklahoma House of Representatives held an interim study committee meeting on why retirees need a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Rep. Avery Frix, the sponsor of the study, previously led a push to grant public employees a…

  • Share Your Story: Barbara

    Throughout the fall, NPPC will be sharing the stories of retired and current public employees, told in their own words. [youtube url=”https://youtu.be/nSw9eER6bOI”]

  • Public Employees Share Why They Are Grateful This Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving is more than just a time for participating in all the usual festivities (eating turkey with all the trimmings, catching up with family, etc.). It’s also a time to reflect on what provides us with security and joy.  This…